By admin on
8/18/2010 7:26 AM
Are You Effectively Communicating with Your Employees?
Recent studies have shown that 66% of employees say that they do not receive enough communication or interaction from their managers whether it is positive or constructiv
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By admin on
8/2/2010 10:47 AM
Things to Consider when Developing an Employee Handbook
A well-written and consistently enforced employee handbook can be a helpful tool for employers. Having and distributing an employee handbook is not required by law and employers who have an employee handbook or are considering creating an employee handbook should carefully consider and keep in mind the following:
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By admin on
7/12/2010 9:59 AM
Get the Most Out of Your Gen X and Gen Y Employees
Managing and motivating employees is one of the most difficult aspects of operating a business. Knowing what motivates employees from different generations can help make getting the most out of your staff easier. Employees from different generations are motivated by different incentives and management styles because of how they were raised. Understanding these differences can go a long way to providing an environment that stimulates high performers and producers.
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By admin on
6/24/2010 10:56 AM
Developing Job Descriptions - Access a FREE Job Description Template
Job descriptions are essential in effective recruitment and selection, conducting accurate performance evaluations, addressing performance challenges, determining salary, and career planning. A job description should be created, retained, and maintained for each position in the company.
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By admin on
6/9/2010 3:16 PM
Human Resources Plus is Proud to be a Sponsor of Current Labor Issues: Labor Law Seminar presented by Sherman & Howard
Do not miss this great seminar presented by Sherman & Howard. Topics to include; federal and state employment law updates, OSHA update, independent contractor vs. employee, immigration 2010, medical marijuana and employees.
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By admin on
5/28/2010 8:50 AM
Rewarding Employees Does Not Have to Be Expensive
Rewarding employees is an important practice aimed at retaining top performers, reducing turnover, and motivating employees to be highly productive. Businesses often times do not reward employees because of financial constraints.
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By admin on
5/20/2010 7:06 AM
Is Your Business Eligible for the Small Employer Health Care Tax Credit?
The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act passed in March 2010, includes a new tax credit for small employers who provide health insurance to their employees. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has mailed postcards to over 4 million small businesses and tax-exempt organizations to educate them
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By admin on
5/4/2010 9:56 AM
Beware of How You Handle Sexual Harassment Complaints
According to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), they are experiencing an increase in complaints from employees that say their employers are retaliating against them for filing sexual harassment complaints. In addition, recently a Colorado company had to pay $498,000 to settle a suit filed by the EEOC on behalf of an employee for not handling a sexual harassment complaint properly.
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By admin on
4/28/2010 8:52 AM
How to Address Poor Employee Performance Appropriately
Addressing poor performance is neither easy nor fun but is vital to the success of the employee and employer. Regularly monitoring, evaluating, and addressing performance challenges and successes are critical. Employers should ensure they are documenting employee disciplinary actions regardless of their significance or seriousness. Appropriate documentation can aide in defending disciplinary terminations, if legally challenged. Employees should know when their jobs are on the line. They should be made aware of performance challenges and violations when they occur.
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By admin on
4/23/2010 8:26 AM
COBRA & State Continuation 65% Premium Subsidy Extended Through May 31, 2010
The recently passed Continuing Extension Act of 2010 extends the 65% health premium subsidy for employees that are involuntary termed through May 31, 2010.
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